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Blackboard and MiCTA/ATAlliance Reach Agreement for e-Learning Products

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Blackboard Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBB) announced today that it has reached an agreement with MiCTA/ATAlliance that will create increased value for MiCTA/ATAlliance members who purchase certain Blackboard e-learning products and services. Included in the new plan are the Blackboard Learning System(TM), Blackboard Learning System — Basic EditionTM, Blackboard Community SystemTM, Blackboard(R) […]

Use of fake degrees worrisome

Chairman of the Vice-Chancellors and Rectors Council Tan Sri Dr Abu Hassan Othman said the country â€œshould not tolerateâ€ the practice of awarding bogus degrees as it seriously tarnishes the countryâ€™s image as an education provider for the region.Read the Full Story

Lifelong Learning is Key Focus in Presidential Candidates’ Education Plans

As laid out on their respective election websites, the candidates are surprisingly in accord on education initiatives. For both, lifelong learning is a cornerstone to their education approaches, and they believe it is critical to helping Americans stay competitive in an increasingly global workplace.Read the Full Story

FCC Adopts Rules for Broadband Over Power Lines To Increase Competition And Promote Broadband Service To All Americans

In the Report and Order (Order) adopting these changes, the Commission recognized the significant concerns of some licensed radio service users regarding the potential of Access BPL systems to cause interference to their operations. The Commission stated that its intention in adopting the Part 15 rule changes was to ensure that Access BPL operations do […]

Consumers Face Higher Internet Prices and Fewer Choices Under Todayâ€™s FCC Broadband Deregulation Decision

The Consumer Federation of America and Consumers Union charged the decision will curtail the ability of facilities-based competitors to access the fiber necessary to provide advanced services and result in higher prices and slower innovation. â€œThe FCC today took our country one giant step closer toward solidifying a two-company domination â€“ the local cable and […]

Cybersecurity Awareness on the Rise in Higher Education

A name badge lanyard proudly displayed by a campus employee reads “Security Is Everyoneâ€™s Responsibility.” Messages such as these that inform computer users about their responsibilities and raise consciousness about Internet safety have been common on college and university campuses during October as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Krizi Trivisani, chief security officer […]

Exclusive Interview with Mr. Michael Lambert, Executive Director of the Distance Education and Training Council

Dr. Saba: How did you become involved in distance education? Mr. Lambert:In my very first assignment as a young Army officer, I reported to the Non-resident Instruction Department of the US Army Quartermaster School in Fort Lee, Virginia.This was really the Army’s correspondence school for the “QM School, ” and our mission was to create, […]

$24 Million For Rural Development

providing greater educational opportunities and medical service to rural residents in 45 states and two U.S. territories.Read the Full Story

Limestone teachers must sign policy to surf the Net

On Thursday, the Limestone County Board of Education approved changes to its technology-use policy that will restore teachers’ access to the Internet. In August, the board blocked teachers’ access when it discovered the server was overloaded.Read the Full Story

eRate chaos looms for nation’s schools

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation convened the hearing to address highly publicized instances of waste, fraud, and abuse of the $2.25 billion-a-year program, which gives schools and libraries discounts of up to 90 percent on their internet and telephone service and wiring. Read the Full Story